This is a 170mm Misono Gyuto from their Swedish Steel series, a line highly regarded for its clean, fine-grained carbon steel that takes an exceptionally sharp edge. Originally fitted with a Western (yo) handle, this piece has been carefully rehandled into a wa-style handle, giving it a slimmer, lighter, and more traditional Japanese feel. The blade bears the signature Misono floral engraving and kanji, indicating authenticity and craftsmanship from Seki City, Japan. With its custom wa-handle, it blends Japanese aesthetics with the precision cutting ability Misono is known for.